How to pronounce bitting
Say it like BIT-ing. Bitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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- BIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIT-ing.
What does bitting mean?
- the part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock
- present participle and gerund of bit How to pronounce bit
- present participle and gerund of bitt How to pronounce bitt
Words that rhyme with bitting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bitting.
Questions about saying bitting
How do you pronounce bitting?
Say BIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitting?
Bitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · ing.
Is bitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbɪtɪŋ/ (BIT-ing).